“Those are two juniors that have been playing real steady with us,” Kreeger said. “We’re seeing what we want to see out of them and then we’ve also got two sophomores that we put down in the lower level and did well.”

Evan Johnson, who isn’t the lone senior but likely will see plenty of work this year, shot a 629 series and had a high game of 649 for the Pretzels.

“Evan’s been real solid for us,” Kreeger said. “He’s been our most consistent and puts numbers up every time and you know he’s really solid.”

Ben Bastian was the fourth bowler to shoot in all three games Thursday.

Kreeger said freshmen Amari Latta (352 series, 181 high game) and Zach Arachikavitz (383 series, 216 high game) have had better days, but add to the team’s key young bowlers that can contribute in a big way.

“They didn’t do real well today but have been real solid,” Kreeger said. “Zach shot a 298 on Tuesday and was our top bowler.

“Both are freshmen and when you can do that and have confidence in them and they have confidence in themselves, that’s a good thing.”

Freeport will need that confidence to carry on Saturday when the Pretzels host their invite at 4 Seasons.

“Harlem is going to be here and they’re really tough,” Kreeger said. “Lake Park out of Chicago is coming in and Brother Rice. So we’ve got some good talent there along with other teams within our conference.”

Freeport’s bowlers will have to adjust to a different shot Saturday.

“It’s a challenging shot that’s different from our usual house shot,” Kreeger said. “The scores will be a little bit lower.

“ ... You have to be prepared to shoot your spares. The strikes aren’t going to come easy and you’ll have to earn your spares and that will be key and emotionally you have to have your mental game.”